Anishinabek Student Support Worker

The Anishinabek Student Support Worker (ASSW) will report directly to the Education Director. The ASSW will be responsible for providing support and aid to our on-reserve students from Wahnapitae First Nation who attend provincial schools off reserve. The ASSW will be responsible for supporting our students in achieving their academic goals, following education pathways, and supporting student success and student well-being. The ASSW will work closely with Wahnapitae First Nation education staff, parents/guardians, and any other partners who support the educational journey of Anishnibek students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or degree from a recognized accreted institution of the following areas of study: Bachelors in child psychology, Child and Youth Worker, Social Service Worker, or a Bachelor of Education.

• Strong knowledge/awareness and understanding of students with Individual Education Plan (IEP), IPRC, Behavioural plans would be a great asset.

• Awareness of Anishinabek culture would be considered a strong asset.

• Ability to work with students, indigenous support workers, employees, school teachers, principals and parents.

• Must possess a valid G drivers license.

• Current First Aid and CPR Certification would be considered an asset

• Current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector check

• Strong ability to cope in stressful situations

• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication, as well as great computer skills.

• Attendance Counsellor training or be willing to attend Attendance Counsellor Training.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a Support Team that includes administrators, education staff, counsellors, Indigenous Support Workers, or other relevant service providers to help identify individual needs of students, assess student needs, and develop/coordinate appropriate interventions.

• Create a process, by working with individual school principals on process of how visit information is shared.

• Host information engagement sessions with parents on education, e.g. Transitioning to school, IEPs IPRCs in cooperation with school boards.

• Must be willing to participate and sit as a voice on committees geared to education.

• Support parents with attending IEP and IPRC meetings with schools and students.

• Demonstrate abilities to plan, organize and assist with all learning levels.

• Attend school visits on monthly basis, with students, teachers, and principals.

• Assist with interdepartmental cultural recommendations from provincial school boards.

• Assist education team with the annual award ceremony.

• Assist education team with school bus transportation for our students.

• Build strong, trusted relationships with students, parents, and prospective teachers as well as employees, members, and community members.

• Assist education team with updating and creating new policies within the education department.

• Assist education team with reviewing and updating the education service agreement with our provincial schools.

• Keeps team informed of changes to ensure effective and efficient learning for students and principals.

• Act as a role model, displaying professional attitudes and behaviour.

• Encourage a developmental approach with individuals in an age and situation appropriate manner.

• Other duties as required to support the education department.

• Relay important concerns and information to the Education Director.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

- Work is preformed in a combination of in office, in school, and remotely.

- Ability to lift up to 25Ibs.

- Travel up to 30% is required

Anishinabek and First Nation members are encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being interviewed will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-04-27

Information :

• Company : Wahnapitae First Nation
• Position : Anishinabek Student Support Worker
• Location : Capreol, ON
• Country : CA